PESHAWAR: Jolts were felt in various parts of the country including Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Sargodha, Abbotabad, Haripur, Mardan, Kotli, Mansehra and Swat.
Also, the tremors of earthquake were felt in tribal areas including Malakand, Khyber Agency and other adjoining areas.
The epicenter was in the border area of Afghanistan and Tajikstan. The severity of quake on Richter scale was 5.1.
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MIRANSHAH: Curfew will remain relaxed at Bannu Road, Miranshah from 7 AM to 12 noon on Monday, political authorities announced.
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MIRANSHAH: A clash between military troops and militants has been reported near a camp of the security forces in Miranshah on Sunday.
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Mohammad Yousuf scored a significant century as Pakistan took a useful lead on day two of the first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle.
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Islamabad: A collaborative tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that envisages provision of accumulated industrial expertise for the developme
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Mohammad Yousaf announced his comeback to test cricket with a composed 82 not out Sunday as he steadied Pakistan’s innings against Sri Lanka in a 139-run stand for the fifth wicket with Misbah-ul-Haq .
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GALLE: Play resumed on the second day of the first cricket Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka here on Sunday after a 36-minute rain interruption in the afternoon session.
Pakistan, replying to Sri Lanka’’s first innings total of 292, were 139-4 with Mohammad Yousuf on 41 and Misbah-ul Haq on 21.
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NEW DELHI: Indian Foreign Minister SM Krishna said Sunday that he is not aware of any petition of the government of Pakistan against the release of Jama?atud Dawah Chief Hafiz Muhammed Saeed.
He said the contradictory statements are pouring from Pakistan against the accused involved in Mumbai attacks.
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RAWALPINDI: At least three security personnel were martyred and six others injured in Malakand during the last 24 hours of ongoing operation in the troubled areas, Geo News reported Sunday.
According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), a few terrorists have also been apprehended.
Security forces raided house of a terrorist in Mohalla Nehrabad, Kuza Banda and recovered a Suzuki Pick Up, a Small Machine Gun including two magazines, a Pistol and 175 rounds of miscellaneous caliber.
Security forces conducted search operation south of Kotah near Bari Kot. During exchange of fire with terrorists three soldiers embraced shahadat and four were injured.
During search and clearance operation in Rangeela security forces apprehended few terrorists.
Security forces conducted search and clearance operation around Magaltan and apprehended a few suspects for screening and also recovered IED making material including 6 Kgs of Black Powder, two Kgs of Potassium Chloride, 90 meters white electric cable, three weight machines, 22 electric detonators, 6 non electric detonators and 1.5 meters prima cord.
Security forces conducted search operation and extended the cordon areas around Mangaltan valley including Zangai village and Asharband village. 6 suspects were apprehended and two explosive laden double cabins were destroyed in area Jungle, north of Mangaltan.
An IED bag, 1 grenade, a communication charger, 3 detonators, 10 meters safety fuse, 1.5 Kgs potassium chloride and training material were also recovered.
Security forces carried out search and clearance operation in area around Kokaria and recovered computers and survey equipment.
Security forces conducted search operation at Takhtaband area and recovered 4 pistols, a RPG-7 round, a metal detector and a motorola set.
Terrorists fire raided at check post near Qamar Post. Exchange of fire took place in general area Chinarai, Lal Qilla and Maidan. During search operation a bullet proof jacket, a camouflage uniform and some propaganda pictures / posters were also recovered.
Security forces targetted suspected hideouts in Orakzai Agency.
A suicide bomber voluntarily surrendered himself to the district administration in Dera Ismail Khan.
Security forces apprehended 3 terrorists alongwith a Binjo car having fake MPA number plate at Shindi Adda, Mamsh Khel, Bannu.
The security forces continued the relief activities today, as 1,888 tons of rations from Army Supply Depot distributed amongst IDPs of Malakand Division.
Cash cards were distributed amongst the IDPs of Malakand at Gordwara Panja Shaif, Hasanabdal.
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LAHORE
JI general secretary Liaqat Baloch has urged the masses to stand up against the unjustified hike in petrol and power rates.
In a
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